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RFC 1123 - 4.2.3.2 Timeout Algorithms

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### 4.2.3.2 Timeout Algorithms

A TFTP implementation MUST use an adaptive timeout.

IMPLEMENTATION:

  TCP retransmission algorithms provide a useful base to work from. At least an exponential backoff of retransmission timeout is necessary.

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RFC 1123 - 4.2.3.2 Timeout Algorithms